Cheap Holidays to Sharm-el-sheikh

Cheap Holidays to Sharm El Sheikh 2026/2027: Complete Guide & Pricing

Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the desert mountains meet the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh is often one of the most popular winter-sun holiday destinations among UK tourists. With its warm, calm, shallow sea, world-class coral reefs, along with a resort strip of Naama Bay set up for maximum leisure, this guide has the current package rates, what is included, what to do, and all other relevant information for the holidays to sharm el sheikh egypt​ for 2026/2027.

Why Sharm El Sheikh Is a Red Sea Favourite

Being situated where the Gulf of Aqaba and Gulf of Suez meet the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh has some of the calmest and clearest waters, making it one of the best swim, snorkel, and dive spots that are almost accessible all year. Sharm offers resort life, watersports, and desert excursions, making it one of the best winter sun spots in the UK, compared with other history-rich destinations in Egypt, such as Luxor or Cairo.

Its location on the Sinai Peninsula also makes it accessible to other beautiful destinations like Ras Mohammed National Park, Mt. Sinai, and St. Catherine'sCatherine's Monastery.

Package holidays to Sharm El Sheikh for 2026/2027

Hotel star-rating segment: Sharm El Sheikh packages. Package pricing is based on the hotel's location, trip length, and travel season.

3-Star Sharm El Sheikh Packages

These packages provide some of the cheapest beach stays in Egypt. A 7-night, 8-day stay at Turquoise Beach Hotel is priced from around £617 per person. It includes optional tours, including a snorkeling day trip to White Island and a dinner cruise with an oriental show. In contrast, a 7-night, 8-day stay at Falcon Naama Star Hotel, which includes add-on tours covering Ras Mohammed National Park and Mount Sinai, is priced from around £621 per person. A 7-night, 8-day stay at Coral Hills Resort, which includes a 5-in-1 quad safari and a day trip to Alexandria, is priced from around £667 per person.

4-Star Sharm El Sheikh Packages

Sharm El Sheikh's mid-range packages include better-located resorts and a better list of excursions. A 7-night, 8-day stay at Xperience St. George Sharm El Sheikh is priced from around £620 per person. It includes a variety of optional add-on packages including a 5-in-1 ATV safari and a day trip to Cairo by bus. In contrast, a 5-night, 6-day stay at Island View Resort, which includes tours of Ras Mohammed National Park and St. Catherine'sCatherine's Monastery, is priced from around £685 per person. A 6-night, 7-day stay at Solymar Naama Bay, which includes a dinner cruise with an oriental show, is priced from around £740 per person.

5-Star Sharm El Sheikh Packages

There's no denying that a 5-star hotel experience is one of the most sought-after luxuries a resort can offer. One example, at Jewel Sharm El Sheikh Hotel, is advertised as a quad-biking-in-the-desert and King Tutankhamun museum tour package, starting at around £900 per person for a 6-day, 5-night stay. A 7-night 8-day stay at the Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort starts at around £740 per person, and the package includes optional desert adventures and a 5-in-1 safari quad tour. An almost identical package at JAZ Sharm Dreams is advertised at around £810 per person.

What's Included in a Sharm El Sheikh Holiday Package

Holiday packages include round-trip flights, hotel stays, and transportation to and from the hotel. Each traveler's base baggage allowance is 22kg of checked luggage and 10kg of hand luggage. Excursions are not included in the base package and are an added cost.

Sharm El Sheikh has many popular add-on excursions; here are a few:

• Naama Bay City Tour and Soho Square Evening Tour
• Snorkeling at Ras Mohammed National Park
• Sunrise Tour at Mount Sinai and St. Catherine'sCatherine's Monastery
• Quad Biking and Desert Safari with Bedouin Dinner
• White Island Boat Trip and Semi-Submarine Tour
• Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show and Seafood Buffet
• Banana Boat, Parasailing, and Dolphin Shows

With every flight-inclusive package, it is essential to check that your trip is ATOL protected, which protects your funds and your right to be flown home if the travel company goes bust. ATOL, an air travel financial protection scheme, covers the flights and flight-inclusive holidays from Cheap Holiday Makers. However, ATOL doesn't apply to every holiday and travel service offered by the company. So it is advisable to check with the agent what protection applies to your booking. If you don't receive an ATOL Certificate, your booking is not ATOL-protected. If you get one, but some parts aren't listed, those parts aren't protected either.

Where to Stay

Beachfront and five-star luxury resort hotels line the beaches in Sharm El Sheikh. The Naama Blue, Turquoise Beach, and Falcon Naama Star hotels, along with Coral Hills and Hilton Sharks Bay resorts, Island View, Xperience St. George, Jewel, Renaissance, and JAZ Sharm hotels, are among the complexes included in many available travel packages.

Most resorts in Sharm El Sheikh are located in and around Naama Bay, where most restaurants, shops, and nightlife are concentrated; however, some hotels are farther down the coast, offering a more private, secluded atmosphere.

Top Things to Do

Sharm El Sheikh offers a balance of desert activities, cultural excursions, and sea adventure:

• Ras Mohammed National Park is one of the Red Sea's marine reserves for snorkeling.
• The White Island boat trip is a day of adventure to a sandbank with striking scenery.
• The Semi-Submarine tour offers a unique way of viewing the Red Sea and is family-friendly.
• The Mount Sinai Sunrise and St. Catherine's Monastery tours are two ways to visit the site at the peak where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.
• Quad Biking Adventure and Desert Safari with Bedouin Dinner: A fun mix of off-road adventure and traditional food and entertainment.
• Naama Bay City Tour: A guided tour of the shops and the waterfront in the central district of Sharm.
• Parasailing Adventure and Banana Boat Ride: Watersports full of thrills.
• Dolphin Show and Soho Square Evening Tour: Evening entertainment for the whole family.

Best Time to Visit

Sharm El Sheikh has a desert climate and almost year-round sunshine. The July-to-September peak-season heat can be oppressive. However, in the remaining months of the year, the temperature can be pleasant for activities throughout the area and encourages travel from the UK for winter sun. These months are perfect for diving and desert tours, but can be too hot for some people. The off-peak months are better for longer stays.

Sharm El Sheikh can be relied on for winter sun during the months the UK has cold weather.

Booking With Cheap Holiday Makers

Cheap Holiday Makers is a UK-based travel agency that has full ATOL protection under ATOL Licence 11375 and operates as Aerolinks Travel Ltd (Company Reg No. 09303127), registered in England and Wales. The ATOL status can be verified at the official CAA ATOL website. A valid ATOL Certificate is issued automatically at the time of booking an ATOL protected flight.

The company offers a 20% discount on holidays to Egypt, a 'Book Now, Pay Later' option with a £50 deposit, flexible payment plans, 24/7 customer support, and a promise to match or beat any genuine like-for-like quote. Also, if you call the team directly, you can get special fares that are not published online.

Final Thoughts

One of the easiest destinations to get value for your money on the Red Sea from the UK is Sharm El Sheikh. Three-star packages begin at approximately £617 per person and five-star resorts at less than £750. With its calm turquoise sea and beautiful coral reefs, Sharm El Sheikh remains an excellent winter-sun option, as you can still access the desert and mountains, and it is good value for money.

Make sure you get the best deal. Compare the star ratings of the hotels and their locations. Make sure you verify what is included in your package, check your ATOL protection, and travel in the cooler months of October to April if you want to combine your time at the beach with some sightseeing.